Timbuk2 Blink vs. Osprey Flapjack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Blink | Feature | Osprey Flapjack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Polyspun | |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Blink and Osprey Flapjack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Timbuk2 Blink; Side on the Osprey Flapjack.
- Hip belt: No on the Timbuk2 Blink; Removable on the Osprey Flapjack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Timbuk2 Blink; Yes on the Osprey Flapjack.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 131 accept both. 36 accept only the Timbuk2 Blink, and 5 accept only the Osprey Flapjack.
Only the Timbuk2 Blink fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Osprey Flapjack fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Timbuk2 Blink vs. Osprey Flapjack: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Blink carries 3L more than the Osprey Flapjack (24L vs. 21L), while the Timbuk2 Blink is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Blink fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Blink; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Blink is the better call.